A bold interplay of shadow and light, this double-strand necklace showcases a dramatic mix of textures—from dark, faceted glass and marbled emperor stone to rugged tourmaline and a luminous carnelian pendant. Balanced with brass accents, it’s a modern talisman for strength and self-expression.
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Design: Double-strand necklace with layered black glass and emperor stone beads, golden hexagonal spacers, rough-cut tourmaline, and a polished orange carnelian pendant.
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Material: Synthetic black emperor stone, faceted glass, natural tourmaline, genuine carnelain, and brass.
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Size: 20" length with 2" extender; pendant approx. 1.5625" x 1.1875".
- Country of Origin: USA
Handcrafted in the USA by skilled artisans, each necklace carries both an earthy weight and a sculptural presence. The rich orange agate pendant radiates warmth and grounding energy, while the surrounding stones and shapes add layers of visual and symbolic depth.
Care & Disclaimer:
Natural materials like tourmaline and agate vary in color, inclusions, and finish—these are not flaws, but part of their organic beauty. To maintain appearance, avoid water, perfumes, and chemical exposure. Store flat to preserve shape and pendant alignment.
design: A double-strand necklace pairing two rows of faceted black glass and matte black stone beads, joined by brass cube spacers and rough-cut tourmaline nuggets that frame a single polished orange agate pendant at the center.
size: 20" length with a 2" extender; pendant measures approximately 1.5625" x 1.1875".
material: Faceted black glass, synthetic black emperor stone, natural tourmaline, polished agate, and brass.
features: Double-strand construction, mixed bead textures, brass cube spacers, rough-cut tourmaline accents, statement agate pendant, 2" extender chain
care: Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth, avoid contact with water, perfume, and other chemicals, and store flat to protect the beads' finish and keep the pendant aligned.
disclaimer: Natural tourmaline and agate vary in color, banding, and inclusions from piece to piece — differences that reflect their natural origin rather than a flaw.
The Story
This necklace builds its impact through material contrast rather than a single focal stone. Pairing high-shine faceted glass with matte, rough-cut tourmaline and a smooth polished pendant is a hallmark of layered statement-necklace design, a form that relies on the jeweler's eye for texture and sequence as much as on any one material.
Agate, the stone used for the pendant, is a banded form of chalcedony that lapidaries have cut and polished for centuries to reveal the swirling patterns unique to each piece; here it's shaped into a smooth, rounded form in warm amber-to-orange tones that anchors the two strands below the collarbone. The tourmaline beads flanking it are left in a rougher, faceted-nugget cut, showing the mineral's natural crystal structure rather than a fully polished finish.
Brass cube spacers run through the beaded rows, a small but deliberate detail that ties the darker glass and stone beads to the metal accents at the clasp — a construction choice common to mixed-material beadwork, where metal serves as connective tissue between contrasting stones.
The necklace is hand-strung bead by bead: the maker sorts the faceted glass, stone, and brass spacers into two matched rows, then threads and knots each strand before hand-selecting the tourmaline nuggets and agate pendant to anchor the design. Because the tourmaline and agate are natural stone, no two beads are identical, so each necklace is assembled as a one-off sequence rather than a repeated, machine-set pattern.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: United States
- Craft Tradition: Hand-strung beadwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, texture-rich statement necklace for everyday wear
- Wear It With: Layer over a simple crew or V-neck top so the double strands and pendant take center stage
- Purpose: Statement necklace, everyday accessory, gift for someone who favors mixed-texture jewelry
- Gemstone: Tourmaline, Agate
- Metal: Brass
Tourmaline is known for the range of tones a single crystal can carry, and here it's left in a rougher, faceted-nugget cut that shows its natural crystal faces rather than a fully polished finish. Agate, a banded form of chalcedony, is cut and polished to bring out the swirling color patterns unique to each stone; the pendant's amber-to-orange tone and marbling give it a warm, sculptural presence at the center of the necklace.
Questions & Answers
Is this necklace adjustable?
Yes — it's 20" long with a 2" extender chain, so you can wear it at slightly different lengths.
What is the pendant made of?
A polished agate stone in warm amber-to-orange tones, set below rough-cut tourmaline nuggets.
Will the color and pattern match the photo exactly?
Not exactly. Tourmaline and agate are natural stones, so color, banding, and inclusions vary from piece to piece, and each necklace is one of a kind.
How should I store and care for it?
Store it flat, away from water, perfume, and other chemicals, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth to keep the beads' finish and the pendant's alignment intact.
Where is this necklace made?
It's handcrafted in the USA.
